If the Top Draft Prospects Were Easter Candy

This one was the no-brainer of the bunch. This is the most classic candy, offering a safe and melty milk chocolate consistency. Cameron Ward, QB out of Miami, is the consensus overall #1 pick. Seems too easy!

Travis Hunter – Jelly Beans

Just like the wide variety and pervasiveness of jelly beans (Starburst jelly beans are the real goats if we’re being particular), the double-barreled cornerback/wide receiver Travis Hunter can make an impact on both sides of the ball. The 2024 Heisman winner has a colorful, infectious personality just like the rainbow candies. It will be exciting to see how Hunter is used in the NFL, as experts are torn. Jelly Beans and the Colorado product are both for everyone.

Shedeur Sanders – Peeps

Similar to a flashy prospect like Will Levis from years ago, Shedeur may be the most divisive name in this draft. Love him or hate him, the kid set the FBS record for completion percentage (71.8%) all with a pretty horrendous surrounding line. The son of Prime Time Deion Sanders comes with that Sanders moxy, a strong arm, and exceptional poise under pressure. If I were a GM  (looking at you, Schoen), I would 1,000% go all in on Shedeur as the future of your franchise.

I don’t buy the “Deion will be a distraction and nuisance” hype. That man just got paid to continue his focus on his Buffaloes. Peeps are not for everyone, but for the right kid -or franchise- it can make or break the Easter basket!

Abdul Carter – Reese’s PB Egg

Both Abdul Carter and Reese’s Peanut Butter Eggs are hard-hitting favorites for many kids and adults alike. The edge rusher out of Penn State is the top prospect on the defensive line and compares beautifully to the unimpeachable adoration for Reese’s eggs.

Ashton Jeanty – Robins Eggs

My mother has always talked about her love for the Whoppers Robin Eggs, so this “safe” candy not only spans generations, but doesn’t get a ton of criticism, and rightfully so! Just like the generational talent Jeanty will bring to a lucky organization, there’s no doubting his abilities to run through some of the toughest defenders for years to come.

Jaxson Dart – Cadbury Egg

This one has to be my most controversial take of the above list, but I just don’t buy the Dart-over-Sanders-as-QB2-hype. I also similarly don’t buy the hype of a Cadbury Egg::shrug emoji:. The fondant filling inside makes me uncomfortable, just like taking Dart in the first half of round one.

While I can appreciate the upside of his accuracy and solid mobility, his ability to read a defense and decisions under pressure give me pause to consider him over Shedeur. I think he is a solid QB option who could be taken anytime from the second half of round 1 or slide into round 2.

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